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H-1B visa jobs for People Leads exist at U.S. employers who structure the role around a bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational psychology, or a related field. Sponsors file a certified LCA and I-129 petition on your behalf, making employer selection the most consequential decision in your search.
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Note: A successful candidate will reside in the Greater Boston, MA or Tampa, FL area.
Are you ready to write your next chapter?
Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Sales Manager Merchant Regional to join our ever evolving Merchant Services team and help shape the future of global commerce.
What you’ll own
- Provides leadership for area of responsibility including planning, coaching, recruiting, selection, performance development and mentoring.
- Monitors staff performance, works with employees to implement goals and document progress, approves incentive compensation calculations and works with Human Resources on employee related issues.
- Responsible for activities involved in selling products and/or services, developing new accounts and/or expanding existing accounts.
- Directs resources in a cost-effective, innovative manner including assisting sales executives in effective use of resources and tools.
- Participates in establishing financial goals, objectives and measurements to meet growth targets.
- Develops sales plans, goals, strategies and objectives to achieve team goals and revenue objectives.
- Identifies critical market segments through market research and competitor analyses and recommends sales strategies for improvement.
- Implements and executes sales policies and practices.
- Oversees trade show participation and participates in planning of sales meetings.
- Prepares sales production reports for senior management.
- Participates in building, packaging and price setting with members of management to meet market needs.
- Monitors client survey results to ensure positive client relationships and satisfaction and responds to any negative criticism.
- Ensures development and maintenance of long-term relationships with client base.
- Instills a belief in the company's vision, mission and goals and works to establish Worldpay as an industry expert and leader.
- Encourages staff to participate in product/service as well as industry related educational opportunities to strengthen and improve skill levels and ability to service customers.
- May assist sales executives in attaining revenue goals including the development of tactical and strategic plans to create and close product/service opportunities.
- Other related duties assigned as needed.
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.
- Requires strong management, organizational, team building, coaching and mentoring skills.
- Requires strong business skills, industry knowledge, financial management and planning skills, long-term vision and executive presence.
- In-depth knowledge of Worldpay products and services.
- General knowledge of financial and/or payment solutions technology including systems, applications and banking practices.
- Requires expert negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent skills in communicating ideas both verbally and in written form in a clear, concise and professional manner including presentations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management in an organized, professional manner.
- Skill in productivity, planning and workload management.
- Requires solid decision-making and problem solving skills.
- Analytical skills are required to determine client business needs and requirements.
- Ability to remain calm under various levels of pressure.
- Ability to show established track record of involvement in industry trade groups preferred.
- Requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management (internally/externally), employees, clients and public.
- Ability to identify, address and resolve employee related issues.
- Travel is required.
- Think like a client: We care deeply about our clients' success. We ask, listen and learn — curious to understand first. Our passion drives excellence in everything we set out to do.
- Act like an owner: We take accountability — working at pace to own our outcomes. We empower each other to make decisions. We’re innovative — always finding better ways to deliver impact. Empowered – You use our initiative, taking calculated and thoughtful risks to progress.
- Win as one team: We value personal connections — moving forward together with clarity. We build inclusive and global teams — embracing different perspectives and ideas. It’s always ‘we,’ never ‘me.’ We’re determined to succeed together.
About the team
Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.
What makes a Globalpayer?
Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.
Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer. Apply now to take your career global.
Compensation
- Salary Range: $125,000 - $156,000 + Commission Compensation. The above represents the expected salary/hourly range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
Global Payments offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, EAP, PTO, retirement and investment options, charitable gift matching programs, and worldwide days of service.
Global Payments Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
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EEOC Statement
Global Payments is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.
If you are made a conditional offer of employment and will be working in the United States, you will be required to undergo a drug test. In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies and requirements needed to successfully perform the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with qualified disabilities both during the hiring process, as well as to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, if hired.
Washington Candidates: Click here for information on the Fair Chance Act.
Job Description
Note: A successful candidate will reside in the Greater Boston, MA or Tampa, FL area.
Are you ready to write your next chapter?
Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Sales Manager Merchant Regional to join our ever evolving Merchant Services team and help shape the future of global commerce.
What you’ll own
- Provides leadership for area of responsibility including planning, coaching, recruiting, selection, performance development and mentoring.
- Monitors staff performance, works with employees to implement goals and document progress, approves incentive compensation calculations and works with Human Resources on employee related issues.
- Responsible for activities involved in selling products and/or services, developing new accounts and/or expanding existing accounts.
- Directs resources in a cost-effective, innovative manner including assisting sales executives in effective use of resources and tools.
- Participates in establishing financial goals, objectives and measurements to meet growth targets.
- Develops sales plans, goals, strategies and objectives to achieve team goals and revenue objectives.
- Identifies critical market segments through market research and competitor analyses and recommends sales strategies for improvement.
- Implements and executes sales policies and practices.
- Oversees trade show participation and participates in planning of sales meetings.
- Prepares sales production reports for senior management.
- Participates in building, packaging and price setting with members of management to meet market needs.
- Monitors client survey results to ensure positive client relationships and satisfaction and responds to any negative criticism.
- Ensures development and maintenance of long-term relationships with client base.
- Instills a belief in the company's vision, mission and goals and works to establish Worldpay as an industry expert and leader.
- Encourages staff to participate in product/service as well as industry related educational opportunities to strengthen and improve skill levels and ability to service customers.
- May assist sales executives in attaining revenue goals including the development of tactical and strategic plans to create and close product/service opportunities.
- Other related duties assigned as needed.
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.
- Requires strong management, organizational, team building, coaching and mentoring skills.
- Requires strong business skills, industry knowledge, financial management and planning skills, long-term vision and executive presence.
- In-depth knowledge of Worldpay products and services.
- General knowledge of financial and/or payment solutions technology including systems, applications and banking practices.
- Requires expert negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent skills in communicating ideas both verbally and in written form in a clear, concise and professional manner including presentations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management in an organized, professional manner.
- Skill in productivity, planning and workload management.
- Requires solid decision-making and problem solving skills.
- Analytical skills are required to determine client business needs and requirements.
- Ability to remain calm under various levels of pressure.
- Ability to show established track record of involvement in industry trade groups preferred.
- Requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management (internally/externally), employees, clients and public.
- Ability to identify, address and resolve employee related issues.
- Travel is required.
- Think like a client: We care deeply about our clients' success. We ask, listen and learn — curious to understand first. Our passion drives excellence in everything we set out to do.
- Act like an owner: We take accountability — working at pace to own our outcomes. We empower each other to make decisions. We’re innovative — always finding better ways to deliver impact. Empowered – You use our initiative, taking calculated and thoughtful risks to progress.
- Win as one team: We value personal connections — moving forward together with clarity. We build inclusive and global teams — embracing different perspectives and ideas. It’s always ‘we,’ never ‘me.’ We’re determined to succeed together.
About the team
Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.
What makes a Globalpayer?
Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.
Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer. Apply now to take your career global.
Compensation
- Salary Range: $125,000 - $156,000 + Commission Compensation. The above represents the expected salary/hourly range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
Global Payments offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, EAP, PTO, retirement and investment options, charitable gift matching programs, and worldwide days of service.
Global Payments Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
LI-SM4
EEOC Statement
Global Payments is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.
If you are made a conditional offer of employment and will be working in the United States, you will be required to undergo a drug test. In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies and requirements needed to successfully perform the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with qualified disabilities both during the hiring process, as well as to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, if hired.
Washington Candidates: Click here for information on the Fair Chance Act.
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Frame your credentials around HR-specific degrees
USCIS evaluates whether your degree directly relates to the People Lead duties you'll perform. A degree in human resources, industrial-organizational psychology, or business administration with an HR concentration strengthens the specialty occupation case your employer makes in the I-129 petition.
Verify LCA wage levels before accepting offers
Your employer must certify a wage at or above the prevailing level for your worksite's metro area. Run the job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiations so you know whether the offer meets DOL requirements before the LCA is filed.
Target companies with dedicated HR leadership tracks
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B visa LCA filing history for HR and people operations roles. Sponsors who've filed for People Leads before understand the specialty occupation argument and are less likely to withdraw after learning the requirements.
Clarify multi-site scope during offer negotiations
If the role involves managing employees across offices in different metro areas, each worksite needs its own certified LCA. Raise this with HR early so your employer files the correct number of LCAs before your start date, avoiding compliance gaps.
Review the O*NET profile before your petition is filed
The O*NET profile for HR management roles documents the degree requirements USCIS expects to see reflected in your job description. Cross-check your offer letter's listed duties against O*NET to flag any gaps before your employer submits the I-129 petition.
Plan your timeline around the 60-day grace period
If you're transitioning from another employer, you have 60 days after your previous role ends to secure a new H-1B transfer. People Lead searches take time, so start applications before your current role ends, not after, to avoid status gaps.
H-1B Visa People Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a People Lead role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the employer structures the position around degree-level duties such as organizational design, workforce planning, or HR strategy, and requires a bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational psychology, or a closely related field. The key is that the employer's job description must tie the academic requirement directly to the specific duties performed, which USCIS evaluates when adjudicating the I-129 petition.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for People Lead roles?
Search Migrate Mate to browse employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for HR leadership and people operations positions. Focusing on companies that have sponsored similar roles before is more efficient than approaching employers without that track record, since they already understand the LCA certification and I-129 filing process.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer goes through a layoff or reorganization?
Your H-1B status is tied to the approved petition and worksite. If your role is eliminated, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer and file an H-1B transfer before your status lapses. The transfer petition can be filed while you're still in the grace period, so starting your search immediately after a layoff notice is critical.
Can my employer sponsor me for an H-1B if the People Lead role covers multiple office locations?
Yes, but each worksite in a different metropolitan statistical area requires its own certified LCA filed with DOL before work begins at that location. If your role involves traveling between offices or managing remote teams in different metro areas, confirm with your employer's immigration counsel how many LCAs will be needed, since a single LCA cannot cover all worksites.
How long does H-1B status last for a People Lead position?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended for an additional three years, reaching a six-year maximum. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if you have an approved immigrant petition or a pending PERM labor certification that has been filed for at least 365 days, which is a separate employer-driven process under DOL.